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Living in Holwell (North Hertfordshire): Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Holwell (North Hertfordshire) comes out at 45/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Schools is where Holwell (North Hertfordshire) most outperforms the national norm: 44/100 against a median of 23/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Holwell (North Hertfordshire) places 6th of 10 in the SG5 postcode district. It scores 9 points below the SG5 postcode district as a whole, which averages 54/100. Its schools score runs 13 points below the SG5 district's 57/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: SG5 postcode district.

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Holwell (North Hertfordshire) scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
86
304.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 38 crimes
↑ 514% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 31 crimes
↑ 129% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 16 crimes
↑ 478% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 240% above national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 463% above national average
other 22 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Bedford Road 12 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 11 crimes
  3. 3 Arlesey Road 9 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 6.7 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 12.4 µg/m³
71
Green Space 11
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
44

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
26
A&E departmentsLister Hospital5.5 mi
Luton and Dunstable Hospital9.1 mi
Bedford Hospital South Wing11.9 mi
Hospital waitsEast And North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust2.5 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks68.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.7%
Nearest GP surgeryDrs Carragher, Akhtar & Brindle1.5 mi
GP capacity1,667 patients per GP
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Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
10
Full fibre (FTTP)69.8%
available across North Hertfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
7.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
7.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 14 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
54
Employment rate55.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.1%Unemployed2.3%Retired28.9%Student3%Other inactive10.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.2%Skilled & technical31.1%Routine & elementary19.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13%Level 3 (A levels)15.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.8%Apprenticeship4.6%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership63.7%
Among the least-deprived 35% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
47
Council tax North Hertfordshire · 2026-27
A £1,633
B £1,905
C £2,177
D £2,449
E £2,993
F £3,537
G £4,082
H £4,898
Energy Eastern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Affinity Water
Average bill regional £490/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
33
Hitchin 2.8 mi
Letchworth Garden City 3.2 mi
Arlesey 3.3 mi
J9 A1(M) 4.5 mi
J9 A1(M) 4.7 mi
J10 A1(M) 4.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
31
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Holwell (North Hertfordshire) in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Ickleford 61 1.3 mi away ⇄
Pirton 35 1.4 mi away ⇄
Lower Stondon 47 1.4 mi away ⇄
Arlesey 46 2.6 mi away ⇄
Shillington 33 2.6 mi away ⇄
Meppershall 48 2.6 mi away ⇄
Hitchin 69 2.7 mi away ⇄
Apsley End 34 2.8 mi away ⇄
Henlow 48 3.4 mi away ⇄
Letchworth 60 3.5 mi away ⇄
Stotfold 52 3.5 mi away ⇄
Clifton (Central Bedfordshire) 51 3.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Holwell (North Hertfordshire) a nice place to live?

Holwell (North Hertfordshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Holwell (North Hertfordshire) is 45/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Holwell (North Hertfordshire)?

Holwell (North Hertfordshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 86/100. There were 124 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Holwell (North Hertfordshire)

SG5 54 ⇄

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